Knowledge Base
Glossary
Plain-English definitions for the terminology used across ပွဲစဉ်သုံးသပ်ချက်.
- Accumulator
- a single bet that combines multiple selections; all selections must win for a payout, and the odds multiply together.
- Arbitrage
- exploiting differing odds across bookmakers to bet on all possible outcomes and secure a guaranteed profit.
- Asian Handicap
- a point spread that gives the underdog a virtual advantage and the favourite a deficit, making teams more evenly matched for betting.
- Bankroll
- the total amount of money you have set aside for betting, kept separate from your everyday finances.
- Bookmaker Margin
- the built‑in advantage a bookmaker includes in odds, ensuring they profit over time; also called juice or vig.
- BTTS
- a wager on whether each side will score at least one goal during the match, regardless of the final result.
- Cash Out
- a feature that lets you settle a bet before the event ends, locking in a profit or limiting a loss based on current odds.
- Correct Score
- a bet that predicts the exact final score of a match, such as 2‑1 or 3‑0.
- Decimal Odds
- a way of expressing odds where a single decimal number shows the total return for a 1‑unit stake (e.g., 2.50 means $2.50 back for each $1 wagered).
- Double Chance
- a bet that covers two of the three possible outcomes (e.g., home win or draw), lowering the risk compared to a single outcome.
- Draw No Bet
- a bet that removes the draw option, so you win if your team wins and get your stake back if the match ends in a draw.
- Dutching
- spreading your stake across several outcomes in the same event to guarantee a profit regardless of which one wins.
- First Goalscorer
- a bet on which player will score the first goal of the match.
- Form Guide
- a record of a team's recent results and performance trends used to gauge its current condition before betting.
- Fractional Odds
- odds shown as a fraction (e.g., 5/2) that indicate how much profit you earn relative to your stake.
- Half-Time/Full-Time
- a bet that requires you to predict both the result at half‑time and the final result of the match.
- Hedging
- placing an additional bet on the opposite outcome to reduce risk or lock in a profit after an initial wager.
- In-Play Betting
- placing bets on a match while it is still in progress, with odds that change as the game unfolds.
- Kelly Criterion
- a mathematical formula that calculates the optimal bet size based on your edge and the odds, aiming to maximize long‑term growth.
- Moneyline Odds
- odds that show whether a team is favored (minus sign) or an underdog (plus sign) and the amount you win per $100 bet.
- Over/Under
- a bet on whether the total number of goals (or points) in a match will be higher or lower than a line set by the bookmaker.
- Stake
- the amount of money you risk on a single bet.
- Tipster
- a person or service that provides predictions and recommendations for upcoming matches, often for a fee.
- Unit
- a standardized portion of your bankroll used to size your bets, often a fixed percentage or fixed monetary amount.
- Value Bet
- a selection where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome, suggesting a potential long‑term edge.